AA-type amyloid tumor as an unsuspected cause of residual mass in a patient with large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2002 Mar;43(3):681-2. doi: 10.1080/10428190290012290.

Abstract

Amyloidosis is a rare complication of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). AL amyloid deposits are usually localized in areas adjacent to the lymphoma, despite the presence of circulating light chains. However, AA-type amyloidosis is extremely unfrequent as a residual mass in patients with NHL. We report a case with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in which a residual tumoral mass corresponding to AA-type amyloidosis was found.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / complications
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / complications*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged